Overview
Rubus ursinus is a plant with a spreading, suckering, trailing habit in the genus Rubus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rubus ursinus grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include edible fruit and wildlife gardens. It is native to British Columbia.
About
Rubus ursinus is a North American species of blackberry or dewberry, known by the common names California blackberry, California dewberry, Douglas berry, Pacific blackberry, Pacific dewberry and trailing blackberry.
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About the genus
Rubus is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae, most commonly known as brambles. Fruits of various species are known as raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, cloudberries, and bristleberries. It is a diverse genus, and estimates of the number of Rubus species vary from 250 to over 1,000, found across all continents except Antarctica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rubus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rubus ursinus size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Spreading, Suckering, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Edible fruit, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- British Columbia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rubus ursinus
- Propagation
- Seed, Tip layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Root cuttings, Leaf bud cuttings, Division, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leafhoppers, Raspberry beetle, Gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rubus ursinus?
Rubus ursinus prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rubus ursinus need?
Rubus ursinus is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand, clay and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rubus ursinus hardy in the UK?
Rubus ursinus has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rubus ursinus?
Seed, Tip layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Root cuttings, Leaf bud cuttings, Division, Layering.